BSc in Sports Science
(National Kapodistrian University of Athens)
AIDA INTERNATIONAL & PADI Freediving Instructor
Born on April 20, 1972, he began competitive swimming at the age of seven with A.O.A. (Athens Athletic Club). He is a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science in Athens.
From an early age, he developed a passion for spearfishing, which later evolved into a more active involvement in freediving.
In 2011, he obtained his Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications in scuba diving through the “VYTHOS” diving school, run by Antonis Seitanidis.
In 2016, he completed Levels 1 and 2 of the APNEA ACADEMY training programs at Roberto Calich’s Freediving school, which was the largest freediving school in Greece at the time.
In 2017, he completed his Level 3 freediver training at Onebreath Freediving under the guidance of Dimitris Koumoulos. In 2018, he began and successfully completed both the theoretical and practical training required to become an Assistant Instructor with APNEA ACADEMY and AIDA INTERNATIONAL.
He considers both Roberto Calich and Dimitris Koumoulos his mentors.
In 2025, he completed his training as a PADI Freediving Instructor, followed by his AIDA INTERNATIONAL Freediving Instructor qualification in 2026.
He has been a member of AIDA Hellas since 2017 and continues to participate regularly in national pool and depth competitions, achieving several distinctions. In 2017–2018, he served as an elected member of the AIDA Hellas Board of Directors as Secretary for a short period, resigning in 2018 for personal reasons.
He holds certifications in Rescue, First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use from the internationally recognized organizations RTI (Rescue Training International) and EFR (Emergency First Response).
He has participated in numerous freediving competitions, both as an athlete and as a safety diver in pool and open-water events.
International Judging Experience
In February 2023, he became a CMAS International Judge for Indoor and Outdoor Freediving Competitions, covering both pool disciplines and depth competitions at sea, after successfully completing the International Judges course.
Since then, he has served as a judge at numerous pool competitions and Greek National Championships.
At major international competitions, he has held the following positions:
- Second Judge – CMAS World Cup, Pool Competition, August 2024, Alimos, Greece.
- Chief Judge – CMAS World Cup, Depth Competition, August 2024, Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece.
- Second Judge – CMAS World Championship, Depth Competition, October 2024, Kalamata, Greece.
- Second Judge – CMAS World Championship, Depth Competition, 2025, Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece.
- Chief Judge – CMAS World Cup, Depth Competition, 2026, Mytikas, Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece.
Competitive Participation as an Athlete
He has participated in the following national championships:
- AIDA Hellas National Pool Championships in 2017 and 2018.
- AIDA Hellas National Depth Championship in 2017.
- EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championships in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Competitive Achievements
2017
Onebreath Winter Pool Games
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF), Newcomers Category.
- 3rd place in Static Apnea (STA), Newcomers Category.
AIDA Hellas National Pool Championship
- 4th place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
AIDA Hellas National Depth Championship
- 3rd place in Constant Weight Without Fins (CNF).
Authentic Big Blue – Depth Competition
- 10th place overall, scoring 100 points among 29 male competitors.
2018
Onebreath Summer Pool Games
- 3rd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2019
Tripoli Apnea Competition
- 3rd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2020
EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championship
- 1st place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2022
Onebreath Winter Pool Games
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
Onebreath Spring Pool Games
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2023
Onebreath Winter Pool Games
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championship
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2024
Onebreath Winter Pool Games
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championship
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
2025
EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championship
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
CMAS World Pool Championship
- 5th place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF), in the M1 age category (athletes aged 50–60).
2026
EOUDA–CMAS National Pool Championship
- 2nd place in Dynamic Apnea Without Fins (DNF).
